We provide transformative support and counselling to men, women, children and young people from our centre in Hertford, and train and support our partners to do the same.
Through the course of the year we also provide client-led groups including art therapy, jewellery making, bread making, cookery skills and a quilt making club.
Many of us are familiar with the saying ‘the future is in our hands’ but sometimes life can be complicated. Through events we endure throughout our lives, it’s easy to believe that our future is already written from where we are standing now. Shining a light in the dark Sometimes, getting the right help…
Future Living Hertford is pleased to announce its association with CPD. CPD Accreditation is a trust mark achieved by training providers, course creators, and other educators when their training activity (course, event, other) has been assessed and confirmed to meet standards suitable for Continuing Professional Development. All of our courses will be accredited this way…
This year’s AGM was an extra special occasion. Not only were we celebrating our 10 year anniversary, but it was also Sandra Conte’s last AGM following the news of her retirement earlier this year. Sandra is the founder and CEO of Future Living Hertford. She has worked tirelessly for the past 10 years to make…
We are pleased to provide some more information about Future Living Hertford’s Domestic Abuse Drop-in and One Stop Shop. When a survivor of domestic abuse initially decides to leave and reach out for support, it can seem overwhelming with so many different services available. That is why we wanted to create a safe space where…
I am delighted to announce that we have, once again, been granted a Lloyds Bank Foundation grant for the next three years. Lloyds Bank Foundation have supported us over a number of years, understanding the needs of a charity like ours working in the domestic abuse sector, and the need for repeat funding. The saying…
Future Living Hertford is a small but well established charity. Sandra Conte started Future Living in 2014 in a small church hall, originally supporting addiction clients. How we have grown…… Since its humble beginnings, thanks to years of hard work and dedication from Sandra and the team, Future Living is now an award winning, highly…
Mental health is something we all have, just in the same way we have physical health. Yet, it is often the case that we are far more likely to seek help for a physical health condition than we are for issues with our mental health. In more recent times, the stigma surrounding mental health issues…
25th April is recognised as Parental Alienation Awareness Day. The campaign is used to highlight the devastating impact this can have on children. It also educates those who may not be aware of this form of abuse about what it entails. What is Parental Alienation? Parental alienation is when one parent discourages the child…
Sandra Conte, CEO of Future Living Hertford, is delighted to announce the return, of one of it’s previous and highly qualified and popular counsellors, Mia Turner, to the charity, as a member of the staff team. Mia will be responsible for the Children & Young People’s Services, The Base. Services have successfully expanded under Nicola…
Following 10 years of leadership after founding Future Living Hertford in 2013, I am planning to retire from my position as Chief Executive Officer, to enjoy more time with my family. I have felt humbled and proud to lead such an amazing organisation and team through a time of growth and development which has continued, despite…
Clients Become Mentors…… Some time ago I felt that we should include clients in the work of the Monica Programme going forward and give them opportunities to be a part of the charity as their feedback has always been vital to its success. Clients often ask if they can ‘give back’ to the charity. At…
Future Living Domestic Abuse Lead, Nicola Freeth and Trustee, Annie Brewster, were delighted to attend and present at an event at Hertfordshire Police HQ. This was the first event of its kind for officers to become specialised Domestic Abuse Influencers within the force. The initiative involves police staff from across all departments volunteering to be…